Example Sentences

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From far-flung qualifying matches to major tournaments, it was always understood that the American offense flowed through him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

It was a significant win for Raducanu against an opponent who thrashed her in the Transylvania Open final in February - and the 23-year-old had not won back-to-back matches since that tournament four months ago.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He and his friends booked flights to the United States before the matches went on sale and are now gambling on finding last-minute resale seats as official prices exceed their budget.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The competition, returning to North America for the first time in more than three decades, has expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, to be played over 39 days in 16 cities in the U.S.,

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“These are her other books. They’re all incredible, but nothing quite matches up to Firestride. In my opinion.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy